57 Fore Street, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5NL. Tel: 01803 863888 Email: [email protected] REF: DRO1306 DRAFT
Tor Dean Farm Dean Prior Buckfastleigh TQ11 0LY
A DETACHED FARMHOUSE AND INVESTMENT PRODUCING £14,000 PER ANNUM SET IN 17 ACRES OF GROUNDS
A SPACIOUS FARM HOUSE EXTENDING TO ENTRANCE LOBBY, RECEPTION HALL, SITTING ROOM, DINING ROOM, CLOAKROOM/LOBBY, PANTRY, STUDY/PLAYROOM, KITCHEN AND WITH GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM/FURTHER LIVING ROOM AND BATHROOM. ON THE FIRST FLOOR THERE ARE FIVE BEDROOMS, SHOWER ROOM AND SEPARATE WC. OUTSIDE THE LAND EXTENDS TO 16.98 ACRES WITH ADJACENT BUILDINGS AND YARD PROVIDING AN INCOME OF £14,000 PER ANNUM.
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www.rendells.co.uk Tor Dean Farm, Dean Prior
SITUATION The property stands on the outskirts of Dean Prior, Buckfastleigh, easily accessible to the A38 bringing the cities of Exeter and Plymouth within an easy commute and also the towns along this route and nearby, including Ashburton, Totnes, South Brent and Ivybridge. There are Mainline Railway Stations at Ivybridge and Totnes and a large supermarket at Lee Mill, Ivybridge. For the outdoor enthusiast there is excellent riding within the Dartmoor National Parks, golfing at Wrangaton and Stover both just off the A38 and for the sailor, the coastlines of the South Hams, Torbay and Plymouth are all within an easy drive.
DIRECTIONS Travelling South on the A38 dual Carriageway in the direction of Plymouth. Having passed the intersections for Ashburton and Buckfastleigh continue past the next turning off to lower Dean and at the top of the hill turn off at the intersection signposted Rattery. At the top of the slip road turn right over the Dual carriageway and right again, proceeding down onto the east bound A38. Just a short distance along you will see the entrance on your left into the private drive for Tor Dean Farm. The house is approx 140 metres up the drive.
Travelling North on the A38 and having passed under the bridge at Marley Head continue towards Buckfastleigh pass under the next bridge and as you drive down the hill “SLOW DOWN” and shortly after the oncoming slip road on your left you will see the exit slip for Tor Dean Farm and The Well Hung Meat Company turn left into the drive The house is approx 140 metres up the drive.
CONSTRUCTION Built of local stone and brick this detached farm house is cement rendered and colour washed under a natural slate roof. The property has plastic rainwater fittings with the majority of windows being double glazed uPVC units. Central heating is from an LPG boiler to a wet radiator system in all rooms. The property enjoys extensive views of Dartmoor and the surrounding countryside.
ACCOMMODATION
The Accommodation comprises:
Entrance Lobby 4' 6'' x 19' 8'' (1.37m x 6m) with door to Reception Hall, aluminium glazed windows and quarry tiled floor, with timber under boarding to roof. Glazed door to:-
Reception Hall 29' 6'' x 6' 0'' (8.98m x 1.83m) radiator, exposed timbers, staircase to first floor, wall lights and leading into Rear Hall Area.
Lounge 14' 7'' x 18' 4'' (4.44m x 5.58m) radiators, Minster Stone fireplace with open grate 2 UPVC double-glazed windows with two aspects and four power points.
Dining Room 16' 6'' x 14' 6'' (5.03m x 4.42m) with an attractive brick fireplace, radiator, and timber framed sash window with secondary double-glazing and four power points.
Kitchen 12' 3'' x 11' 10'' (3.73m x 3.60m) with range of units with base cupboards and wall cupboards, stainless steel sink unit, part tiled walls, door to rear porch under stair cupboard and second access from Rear Hall. Double doors opening into:-
Rear Lobby 4' 6'' x 14' 3'' (1.37m x 4.34m) radiator, ceramic tiled floor. Tor Dean Farm, Dean Prior
Study/ Bedroom 6 14' 1'' x 9' 0'' (4.29m x 2.74m) UPVC double-glazed window, radiator, access hatch to roof void and two power points.
Pantry 14' 1'' x 6' 9'' (4.29m x 2.06m) with shelves and timber framed window.
Bathroom. W.C. with panelled bath, H & C hand basin, H & C, low level W.C.
Sitting Room /Bedroom 7 10' 6'' x 14' 0'' (3.20m x 4.26m) timber framed sash window with secondary aluminium framed double-glazing, radiator, wall shelves and two power points.
Approached by a wide staircase leading from the main hall is an open balustrade staircase gaining access to a half landing.
Half Landing 11' 6'' x 6' 0'' (3.50m x 1.83m) with open balustrade, staircase to main first floor landing and doors to:-
Shower Room fully tiled, double shower tray, electric shower unit, hand basin, H & C, radiator. UPVC double-glazed sash window, shaver point, extractor fan and tiled design finish to flooring. With airing cupboard, radiator and shelves.
Separate W.C. low level W.C. Radiator.
Three stairs up to:-
First floor Main Landing with doors to:-
Bedroom 1 17' 4'' x 13' 0'' (5.28m x 3.96m) tiled fireplace, 2 radiators, and UPVC double glazed sash window. Built-in wardrobe with cupboard over, radiator and eight power points.
Bedroom 2 13' 4'' x 14' 0'' (4.06m x 4.26m) two windows, one timber frame sash and 1 UPVC double glazed unit with power points
Shower Room, W.C. Bedroom 3. 14' 3'' x 12' 0'' (4.34m x 3.65m) radiator, timber framed sash window and power points.
Bedroom 4. 8' 4'' x 9' 2'' (2.54m x 2.79m) UPVC double glazed window, radiator and power points.
Rear Landing off main landing with secondary staircase from ground floor level and door to:- Bedroom 5 12' 4'' x 12' 6'' (3.76m x 3.81m) with six power points, radiator, fire place and build in cupboard.
NB this room has in the past been used as a kitchen and some of the kitchen units still remain but can be removed very easily.
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OUTSIDE To the front and rear of the property is a lawned garden area with trees, shrubs, flower beds and a garden Summer House. The driveway leading up from the road gives access to considerable parking for several vehicles.
To the rear of the house is a substantial Workshop/Garage Building 40' 0'' x 19' 0'' (12.18m x 5.79m) comprising:-
Workshop 15' 3'' x 19' 1'' (4.653m x 5.814m) with power, light and work benches.
Garage 30' 3'' x 18' 8'' (9.22m x 5.7m) with solid floor, power, lighting and sliding door. Constructed with concrete block skirt walls and a barrelled roof in corrugated sheeting.
From the forecourt area of the garage building, access can be gained to the outer paddock area where access is gained to a range of outbuildings comprising:-
Stone Barn 40' 0'' x 15' 0'' (12.18m x 4.57m) with height for loft floor, although current loft floor is in need of replacement.
Alongside there are two loose houses of stone and block under a tiled roof with collection pens to the front and beyond these two buildings is a length of Lean To Buildings 71' 0'' x 11' 0'' (21.62m x 3.35m) this is arranged with Two Loose Houses with entrances from Collection Pens and beyond a Three Bay Barn with gated entrances. To the rear of these various buildings are Collection Yards and Pens.
THE INCOME PROPERTY In addition to the house and land this property comes with an attractive income in the form of an annual rent of £14,000 from adjacent farm buildings that are now used as commercial buildings for food processing. These premises comprise a substantial range of former agricultural barns as described below, amounting to upwards of 10,000 square feet.
CONSTRUCTION Built principally of stone with some block work under an interlocking tiled roof these premises provide the following accommodation:-
Entrance Lobby with door to:-
Disabled Toilet with full facilities.
Door from entrance area into:-
Inner Hall with doors to:-
Male and Female toilets with Shower Room and Store Room and access to loft storage above this area also access to:-
Rest Room/ Staff Kitchen 10' 10'' x 14' 2'' (3.30m x 4.31m) with stainless steel sink unit, inset to worktops with base cupboards, strip lighting and power points. Door to:-
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Access Corridor with doors to:-
Preparation Room 20' 0'' x 14' 6'' (6.09m x 4.42m) with quarry tiled floor and access door from front yard
Work Area 16' 0'' x 19' 0'' (4.87m x 5.79m) with quarry tiled floor
Chiller/Cold Room 18' 8'' x 7' 0'' (5.69m x 2.13m) with quarry tiled floor
Packing Room 19' 9'' x 8' 6'' (6.02m x 2.59m) with stainless steel sink unit
Loading and Unloading Area 24' 0'' x 13' 3'' (7.31m x 4.04m)
Chiller Fridge Area 16' 10'' x 24' 10'' (5.13m x 7.56m)
Chiller 10' 10'' x 11' 4'' (3.30m x 3.45m)
Carcass Chiller 14' 10'' x 18' 0'' (4.52m x 5.48m)
Barn Storage Area 31' 6'' x 62' 0'' (9.59m x 18.88m) with access to loading bay to one end and vehicular doors to the opposite end of the building:-
Loading Bay 20' 6'' x 10' 0'' (6.24m x 3.05m) accessed from Storage Area
Staircase from main barn area to first floor with doors to:-
Reception Area 12' 0'' x 10' 0'' (3.65m x 3.05m)
Office 32' 0'' x 12' 0'' (9.75m x 3.65m)
Meeting Room 17' 0'' x 9' 0'' (5.18m x 2.74m)
Dutch Barn 45' 8'' x 19' 2'' (13.922m x 5.85m) with 13' 1'' (4m) height at entrance .
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LAND SCHEDULE
O.S Number Description Acreage
7691 House and Gardens 0.37 7506 Paddock 1.02 2484 Paddock 1.86 8093 Buildings, yard and parking 0.83 0986 0.24 9394 Pasture 4.42 9010 Pasture 7.34 8694 Pasture 0.92
TOTAL 17.00
Surrounding the House and Buildings the land has private and mains water and is arranged in 5 enclosures The 140 metre drive culminates in the parking area for the house but is used by the tenants of the adjacent range of buildings which are the subject of a 15 year lease and are part and parcel of the Freehold.
SERVICES Mains Electricity and Water (Single phase to house with three phase to adjacent commercial buildings) Drainage is to a septic tank.
CURRENT TENANT The current tenant operates a meat company trading as the Well Hung Meat Company .
THE LEASE The lease commenced in January 2006 and is for 15 years, expiring in January 2021 the lease is subject to 5 yearly rent reviews (upward only) the next rent review due is January 2016. The current rent passing is £14,000 per annum with the tenant having a full repairing and insuring responsibility. The Lease may be inspected at Rendells Newton Abbot office 01626 353881 or Totnes office 01803 863888
TENURE Freehold with vacant possession of the house and the land but subject to an internal repairing and insuring lease on the commercial buildings.
THE PLAN The plan incorporated within these sales particulars is for identification which shows:
1. The total property edged green 2. The premises let edged and coloured red 3. The Access drive, over which the tenant has rights of way, coloured brown 4. The forecourt, over which the tenant has rights of way, coloured yellow 5. The parking spaces, the tenant has exclusive rights to use, coloured blue.
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FLOOR PLANS ARE FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY AND NOT TO SCALE
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TAX & BUSINESS RATES Tor Dean Farm House Council Tax Band ‘G’ Payable £2599 for the tax year ending April 2015.
Business Rates for Meat Cutting Plant Ratable value £10,250 current tax year payable £4827.75.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATING (Farm House) Band ‘F’
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION South Hams District Council Follaton House Plymouth Road Totnes Devon TQ9 5NE Tel: 01803 861234
VIEWING: By telephone appointment through Rendells Estate Agents, Tel: 01803 863888
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